by Steve Lowisz
| Jul 29, 2010 | Social Media, Technology
BranchOut just launched on Facebook. Essentially this social utility app fills you in on where your friends work-or previously worked-provided they have filled out accurate career information on their Facebook profiles. The idea is for job seekers to leverage the work...
by Steve Lowisz
| Jul 22, 2010 | Hiring Managers, Recruiting
Ah, summertime – a time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Many of us will end up at the many local festivals, carnivals and fairs that seem to be part of the season. What do fairs have to do with recruiting? Today I would like to visit an event absent...
by Steve Lowisz
| Jul 19, 2010 | Economy, Trends
Reviewing the news, it sounds like many employed and unemployed workers are confused, angry, out-of luck or giving up. How are we failing to motivate the American workforce? The Latest Reports The job news in early July wasn’t very encouraging, again. The Labor...
by Steve Lowisz
| Jul 9, 2010 | Hiring Managers, Social Media, Trends
Fundamentally, employee referral programs and social media both rely on one key phenomenon: networking. To participate in an ERP (Employee Referral Program) you need to “know” people. To participate in social media you need to “reach out” to...
by Steve Lowisz
| Jul 7, 2010 | Hiring Managers, Quality of Hire
After examining the pros and cons of employee referral programs, it only makes sense to explore how to turn your program into a sourcing “pro” rather than a “con.” The best Employee Referral Programs are well planned and well managed. They get...
